KwickClips Java · 42 sec · free
Why is == false for two identical strings?
Short answer. Because they can be two separate objects with the same text.
What does compareTo return when the strings are equal?
0.
Compare text
| Method | Result |
|---|---|
| == | same object? |
| equals | same text |
| compareTo | order number |
Remember
| Use equals for text |
| equalsIgnoreCase skips case |
Both say Riya. Why is double equals false? Three checks. Double equals checks the object. Equals checks the text. Compare to gives dictionary order. Remember. Use equals for text. Equals ignore case skips capitals.
This clip is from the full lesson: The String Class and String Methods — 8 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 12 Information Technology (802), ICSE Class 10 Computer Applications, ICSE Class 10 Computer Applications, ICSE Class 10 Computer Applications
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